Rome was not built in a day and so wasn’t Ferrari. It was in Rome, on the 25th day of May in 1947 that Ferrari won its first victory—the Ferrari 125 S had won the Gran Premio di Roma at the Baths of Caraculla circuit. Seventy-nine years later, Ferrari has …
NEWSVROOM Early May 2026
On a weekend in which Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar returns to competitive action in Round 4 of North America’s premier endurance racing series – the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – we look at compelling news that makes sense closer home. Featured on the cover is the Vantage on its way …
Takata airbags recall from Stellantis
Stellantis has issued a ‘Stop Drive’ notice to certain Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Jeep®, Opel and RAM vehicles manufactured between 2003 and 2018. The recall is a preventive measure following global safety assessments related to Takata airbag inflators. Authorized service centers across the Middle East will provide free repairs for all …
Newsvroom Early October 2024
BYD OPENS TWO NEW SHOWROOMS IN UAE The UAE has an ambitious goal of having over 40,000 EVs on road by 2030 and BYD Auto has been galloping fast, keeping pace with the vision. Al Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, partners of BYD in the UAE, has already achieved 1000 sales …
GS8 unveiled at new GAC Motors Yas Showroom launch
The East Gate of Yas Marina Circuit has been for keepers of racing fun – like registration desks and ticketing counters for events. Now, the gate will be flanked by a lone-standing showroom of Gargash Motors with independent space for Alfa Romeo and GAC Motors. The occasion was made even …
Chevrolet Bolt EUV confirmed as GM reveals dual focus for 2021
The Middle East is important to GM and the company has a two-pronged strategy for the region. An online roundtable anchored by the top drivers of the brand revealed what lies ahead for 2021 and beyond, including the expected entry of two vital vehicles this year. The year 2021 began …
Formula 1: Goodbye Infiniti; Hello Aston!
Joining hands with Formula 1™ welcomes a brand to an overall development arena – not only mere marketing advantages. Research and development of new technology and new products are key to this. In that sense, Infiniti has made good use of the 10 years it spent as a sponsor of …
Bentley Mulliner Bacalar: a modern Barchetta in the making
Laguna Bacalar in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is a lake known for its breath-taking natural beauty. Bentayga is a natural rock pinnacle on the island of Gran Canaria. What is the connection between them? Well, both are Bentleys. The latter is now popular among us as an iconic luxury SUV while …
Service and Repair: Al Masaood opens Auto Central Dubai
Newly opened branch of Auto Central in Al Rashidiya is the first outside of Abu Dhabi and first of three in the Northern Emirates that is planned within a year. State-of-the-art equipment, fully certified automotive experts and reasonable pricing are the advantages being highlighted. Encouraged by the positive response received …
Ferrari Abu Dhabi Showroom Preview Reveals Surprise Spider
Ferrari now has a brand new, plush, cosy showroom in the UAE capital. Last week, Premier Motors, the official Ferrari dealer in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, hosted a special preview which also featured a surprise glimpse of the new SF90 Spider, globally revealed just a month ago. The first …
